Senegalese environmental activist Modou Fall, known as "The Plastic Man", has captured attention on the streets of Dakar in a suit made from hundreds of plastic bags. His unique outfit is not just a visual statement, but a powerful indictment of environmental pollution caused by the overuse of plastics.
With its powerful presence, Fall seeks to educate and raise awareness about the devastating effects of plastic on the environment. "Thank you for raising awareness of the problem. Educating is important, but the root is to question why we continue to produce and consume so much plastic," commented one follower on social media after posting several pictures of Modou to the official Turkish news agency Anadolu. Another added: "Let's stop the distribution of single-use plastics!"
The messages of support were not long in coming. "A true warrior, a true humanitarian trying to save the planet for our grandchildren," wrote one user. Another expressed surprise at not seeing this initiative in the mainstream media: "Never saw it in traditional media, great work.
Fall's images of Fall "wearing the weight of a crisis" have been described as a visual representation of today's climate urgency. His message is clear: change starts with recognising the problem and acting from the everyday to the structural.
Source: aa.com.tr 30/03/2025